The 7 chicest fashion smartwatches: Michael Kors, Fossil & Co. in comparison

The 7 chicest fashion smartwatches: Michael Kors, Fossil & Co. in comparison

What about smart watches that value an attractive design? xiaomist has selected the most beautiful models from Michael Kors, Fossil, Samsung and Apple and tells you what is important.

Finding the right fashion smartwatch can take a long time, be costly, and prove nerve-wracking. So that you don't spend too much time looking for the right watch, we have combed the wide world of fashion smartwatches for you and tell you which models are stylish and elegant to brave the ravages of time. By the way: whether a smartwatch is designated as a women's or men's model is primarily a marketing decision of the manufacturer - of course you can ignore such gender guidelines and freely combine your own look.

Michael Kors Bradshaw

advantages

Classic watch with smart functions Long runtime in extended battery mode including Google voice assistant integrated speakers

disadvantage

limited sports features

With the Michael Kors Bradshaw MKT5086 , the American fashion designer's company is now offering a classic in the smartwatch version. Thanks to the Wear OS by Google operating system, the watch with its all-gold look has all the important functions and has a battery life of up to 2 days. The waterproof watch, including LTE and NFC support, is compatible with both Android and iOS.

Fossil Julianna Gen 5

advantages

Always-on display, customizable design, integrated voice assistant, 8 GB memory

disadvantage

not suitable for sports

The 5 Gen series from Fossil is full of stylish wristwatches, but the Fossil Julianna Gen 5 FTW6035 combines simple design and state-of-the-art technology like no other representative of the series. While you have the choice between six different variants of the bracelet, the dial can be designed completely individually. The inexpensive all-rounder has most of the basic smart functions and comes with the Google voice assistant. The battery life is around 24 hours. Although the watch has most of the sports functions, the design and weight make the model less suitable for exercising.

Skagen Falster 3

advantages

bright AMOLED display 8 GB memory integrated microphone and loudspeaker GPS even without a smartphone

disadvantage

Wear OS by Google with expansion limitations Battery life could be a little better

The Skagen Falster 3 , compatible with iOS and Android, combines the common functions of a smartwatch such as GPS and NFC with the simple design of a classic wristwatch. The built-in microphone allows the use of a voice assistant, and the speakers are loud enough for hands-free calling in the car, for example. The look is chic and the AMOLED display also attracts attention. With the existing 8 GB, the memory is also very large. Only the battery life is a bit meager at around 24 hours.

Fossil Hybrid HR Monroe

advantages

chic design long battery life customizable dial

disadvantage

few smart functions

The models from Fossil's Hybrid HR series offer a variety of stylish hybrid smartwatches. For our selection, however, we opted for the Fossil Hybrid HR Monroe , which relies on an elegant design and a customizable face. The dial is therefore part of the display, which shows push-up notifications and can be operated via touch. The controls on the housing can be used, for example, to control music or as a step counter and can be individually configured using the Fossil Hybrid app. Heart rate and heart rate monitors are also included. The battery lasts for a full 2 ​​weeks.

Alternatively, the watch is also available in a version decorated with precious stones. There are several bracelets to choose from for both versions.

Apple Watch Series 6

advantages

scratch-resistant always-on display extensive fitness functions Siri and Apple Pay support blood oxygen sensor

disadvantage

low battery life only compatible with iPhones

Every year Apple brings out a new Smartwatch and every year the latest model is chosen as the test winner. Accordingly, the Apple Watch Series 6 joins our best list and convinces with a powerful processor and a powerful always-on display. In contrast to the Apple Watch Series 5, the digital all-rounder has a blood oxygen sensor and allows the altimeter to be activated permanently. The WLAN now also transmits at 5 GHz and the watch remains waterproof even in salt water. However, the short battery life of around 18 hours has to be accepted.

Samsung Galaxy Watch3

advantages

high-contrast display extensive fitness functions microphone & loudspeaker integrated ECG, blood oxygen sensor and heart rate monitor

disadvantage

Limited app selection Some functions not available in Europe

On the Android front, the Samsung Galaxy Watch3 proves to be one of the front runners. Thanks to the LTE function, the watch can be used without a smartphone and so you can, for example, listen to music on the smartwatch with Bluetooth headphones on the go. The 8 GB memory also offers plenty of space for apps and songs. The watch, which is waterproof up to 5 ATM, is compatible with both iOS and Android devices. Like the Apple Watch Series 6, the watch has a blood oxygen sensor. The battery life is around 36 hours.

If, on the other hand, you want to spend a little less money and value a simpler design, you might be more likely to like the Samsung Galaxy Active2.

Garmin Venu Smartwatch

advantages

many sports and health features detailed data acquisition very good battery life

disadvantage

Plastic case looks a bit cheap

For sports enthusiasts, Garmin delivers the ideal smartwatch with the Garmin Venu . Because the fitness tracker provides a wide range of functions and excellent data evaluation. The processing and high precision of the data as well as the commendable battery life of approx. 6 hours, in addition to the OLED display used for the first time in Garmin watches, are among the strengths of the smart fitness coach. As a smartphone alternative with GPS, the watch can also be used as a music player. You either use services such as Spotify, Deezer & Co. or load your tracks into the 3.8 GB memory. In the Garmin With the tracking of the period and pregnancy, the Garmin Connect app also offers two useful features.

If you prefer a slightly narrower look for the bracelet and the case, you can take a look at the Garmin Lily "Sport".

The best fashion smartwatches: This is how we chose

In view of the steadily growing market for smartwatches, we have scoured various marketplaces and included user reviews in our selection in order to present you the best smartwatches. In addition, we have listed Amazon's bestseller list (as of August 4th, 2021) to show you the currently most popular models.

Charts: The most popular Smartwatches on Amazon

(As of August 04, 2021)

If you take a look at the Amazon bestseller list for smartwatches, you will find a few well-known brands such as HUAWEI, Xiaomi or Fitbit. However, there are also a few lesser-known models. At this point, however, it should be mentioned that the bestsellers include many models from the lowest price range. You should therefore by no means expect such high quality here as from Apple, Samsung or well-known watch manufacturers.

HUAWEI Watch GT 2 Apple Watch Series 7 Apple Watch Series 6 Apple Watch SE AGPTEK FT10L-US Smartwatch Samsung Galaxy Watch4 PTHTECHUS Kids Smartwatch IPX7 Amazfit Smartwatch GTS Fitbit Versa 2 Apple Watch Series 3

Buying a fashion smartwatch: important questions

Since many smartwatches are unisex watches and we are going into our Smartwatch Test 2021 on the aspects that should be considered when buying, we would like to highlight a few questions at this point that are particularly important when buying a fashion smartwatch .

What is a hybrid smartwatch?

If you are explicitly looking for a smartwatch that is marketed by the manufacturer as a men's or women's watch, you will quickly stumble upon the term hybrid smartwatch. This means models that look like an analog wristwatch, i.e. have a classic face, but are equipped with some smart functions at the same time. A hybrid smartwatch notifies you of the receipt of a message, for example by vibration, or lets you control the music playback using the controls on the housing. With most models, such features can be individually assigned to the buttons and controls of the watch.

Which operating system is compatible with my smartphone?

So that you can use your fashion smartwatch not just as a mere time indicator, you have to connect it to your smartphone. As usual for Apple devices, the manufacturer's models run with the company's own watchOS operating system, so that only iPhones can connect to the smart watches. On the other hand, there is Wear OS by Google, which is compatible with both iOS and Android smartphones and tablets. Android devices are supported from Android 6.0 Marshmallow, iPhones from iOS 10.0. In addition, many manufacturers use their own operating systems, which in most cases prove to be open-source or whose compatibility depends on the associated app. These include, for example, Garmin OS or Tizen for Samsung models.

What does a good fashion smartwatch cost?

If you want to buy a reliable, feature-rich and high-quality fashion smartwatch, you should be ready to spend 200 to 300 euros. Top-class models can sometimes even exceed this price range and cost up to 500 euros. However, we advise against smartwatches in the price range under 50 euros, as these watches have a short lifespan due to their inferior workmanship and often come with cheap Chinese operating systems.

You can find more smartwatch models in our detailed buying guide:

What accessories are there for fashion smartwatches?

There are all sorts of accessories for smartwatches. The focus here is initially on the bracelets, as most smartwatches are available with different bracelets that can be changed separately. Since most smartwatches also have a display, you can cover it with a protective film, just like with a smartphone. This reduces the risk of scratches, cracks or splintered glass to almost zero. In addition, there are all sorts of gadgets and extensions, such as special charging stations, cases, personalized decorations or brackets that make the digital clockwork even smarter or more stylish.

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